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M.A. Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture

Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf (Uni-Duesseldorf) Düsseldorf

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture at Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf (Uni-Duesseldorf)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

Degree requirements: A Bachelor of Arts degree, or an equivalent undergraduate degree, with a final grade of 2.5 (German standard) or better.

English majors must have taken 180 ECTS CP (European Credit Transfer System), English minors must have taken at least 54 ECTS CP. English language practice, English and/or American literary studies and/or linguistics must have comprised at least ¼ of your studies.

You must have written at least one substantial academic research paper (10-15 pages) in English on English/American literature or linguistics.

Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should generally be in English and American studies or a subject relevant to the Masters programme.

Language requirements: C1 level (CEFR) minimum, assessed by the online application.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture

Programme-specific documents

A scan of your bachelor's diploma indicating the final grade.

Academic writing sample (research paper/essay/BA thesis) on English or American literature and/or linguistics.

A scan of your Transcript of Records, translated to English if necessary. In this case, you can have your transcript translated at your university or at a certified translator. Please do not forget to have the document stamped, sealed, and signed.

Motivation statement, indicating your intended study focus in either literary or cultural studies or linguistics.

Curriculum vitae.

Prospective students from the People’s Republic of China, Vietnam, and India must upload the certificate issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (Akademische Prüfstelle – APS).

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application quick facts

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APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Student Services Center (SSC)

Building: 21.02 / SSC

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Costs

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FREE

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Semester contribution

300 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,504 EUR

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